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Across the Mountain West, this quintet shares a devotion to outdoor living shaped by water, snow, and wide-open horizons. In Hayden’s Rimrock Meadows, design-forward comfort pairs with Hayden Lake access and a private hot tub. Montana’s hand-hewn Cabin on the Boulder sits beside the upper Boulder River on 18+ acres wrapped by national forest. At Tamarack Resort, two Donnelly residences place ski-in/ski-out convenience, village energy, and elevated finishes at the forefront. In New Harmony, 40 secluded acres frame Kolob cliff views with rare water rights and utilities in place.

recreation-first days balanced by comfort-forward design. From Boise’s Warm Springs Avenue, where a charming Cape Cod historic gem is refreshed with high-quality updates and contributing geothermal heating, the story moves outward to retreats near Georgetown Lake and into Bozeman’s big-sky acreage and open-space neighborhoods with Bridger views. In between, Tamarack Resort offers a townhome interpretation of alpine living. Throughout, refined finishes quintet naturally with the practical spaces outdoor life demands.

Life lived at the waterline. From Ten Mile Point’s stately French Country manor to North Saanich’s high-bank oceanfront reached by a flowering cherry-tree drive, each setting balances privacy with presence. On Osoyoos’ warm freshwater lake, a frame-up renovation foregrounds comfort and outdoor entertaining, while Deep Cove places you virtually aboard the shoreline itself. Completing the collection, a 25-acre Canim Lake resort expands the idea of legacy into four-season, income-minded possibility.

Across British Columbia’s shoreline and soundscape, this quintet of residences treats water as both backdrop and daily ritual. Privacy sets the tone, from gated lakefront and coastal compounds to a courtyard-driven retreat designed to feel wholly removed. Each home leans into indoor-outdoor living—decks, patios, and poolside vantage points that frame everything from Kalamalka’s glassy edge to Howe Sound’s sweeping panoramas. Architectural intent carries through, with thoughtful renovations and contemporary detailing that support entertaining, wellness, and flexible guest or in-law living.

Life oriented around water, wide skies, and working-room infrastructure. From a Panguitch Lake cabin whose deck seems to hover above the shoreline to rare Gallatin River frontage in an iconic Montana setting, each home places nature at the center. Acreage in Whitehall and Laurel pairs dramatic mountain panoramas with refined rural finishes, while Reed Point adds sweeping Yellowstone Valley views plus shops and income-producing storage for lasting flexibility.

Across the Intermountain West, this quintet of properties is united by a four-season, outdoor-recreation-first rhythm and the kind of scenery that turns everyday living into a lookout point. From a coveted Santa Clara hillside with desert-and-mountain panoramas to a fully furnished Heber retreat positioned for easy access to major recreation, each home reads as a basecamp. The collection broadens with Utah acreage in the Uinta foothills with deeded BIA water shares and a pond, Montana land with Smith River float privileges, and a Tamarack ski-in/ski-out condo steps from village life, marina access, and golf.

Across Utah’s open country and Idaho’s mountain-and-lake corridor, this quintet of homes treats land as an amenity and recreation as a daily rhythm. From a custom estate on over five acres in Bothwell to a secluded Kingston retreat bordered by 60 acres of timberland, each setting prioritizes space, privacy, and time outdoors. Parowan brings a thoughtfully planned 2016 estate with accessibility in mind, while McCall pairs refined mountain architecture with fairway-side living. Coeur d’Alene rounds out the collection with light-filled waterfront ease inside a gated community.

For collectors with the space to dedicate an entire room to their interests, display is only part of the equation. Lighting, climate control, storage, and flexibility all play a role in how a collection looks—and how well it holds up over time.

Haven TeamSep 3, 2026 · 4 min read

British Columbia’s most compelling trophy estates often reveal their value beyond the front door, where acreage, view corridors, and water access shape daily life. This quintet spans Prospect Lake, the Okanagan, Nanaimo’s forest-and-ocean outlooks, and Fernie’s alpine panoramas, united by privacy-rich settings and land that feels curated rather than merely expansive. Expect timeless country-estate character, design-forward modern architecture, and lifestyle infrastructure such as orchards, suites, and docks that support multi-generational living and flexible use.

Set high in the Wasatch foothills, this exceptional Salt Lake City retreat offers a rare combination of privacy, mountain scenery, and elevated living. Spanning 1.42 acres at 4552 S Zarahemla Drive, the property unfolds against sweeping views of the valley, creating a peaceful setting just beyond the city. Warm woodwork, expansive windows, and thoughtfully designed interiors bring the surrounding landscape into the home, while a heated indoor pool, spa, infinity hot tub, and generous outdoor spaces invite year-round enjoyment. With the mountains providing a dramatic backdrop, it’s a private sanctuary for embracing the beauty and adventure of Utah while enjoying the comforts of an extraordinary home.